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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Camp One: April 13, 1996 - 19,500 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what is Base Camp located?
(a) Dense forest
(b) Underground
(c) Natural ampitheatre
(d) Large cave

2. What is the final destination of the first hike of the climbers in Rob Hall's group?
(a) Camp Two
(b) Camp One
(c) Base Camp
(d) South Col

3. Which of the guides have already become ill as a result of the conditions at Lobuje?
(a) Andy Harris
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Mike Groom

4. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?
(a) Britain
(b) China
(c) Australia
(d) India

5. Who is the quiet Australian that is the third guide in Rob Hall's group that is climbing to the summit?
(a) Jeremy Stillwater
(b) Matthew Good
(c) David Brashears
(d) Mike Groom

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name for the silk scarf that the Buddhist lama ties around the necks of the climbers before their ascent?

2. Sherpas that have reached the summit are highly _________ in the community in which they live.

3. What does Krakauer says deepens when he hears that an inexperienced climber makes it to the top of Everest?

4. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?

5. How might the conditions at Lobuje be described?

(see the answer key)

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